The Health Department has a few components; administration of Health Canada programs, public Health Information, medical transport, and Ama Swa7 Home and Community Care.
Health Coordinator
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Fay Michell is the Health Coordinator for the Bridge River Indian Band. Her role includes a variety of different aspects in the Administration of Health for the Xwisten community; from assisting medical travel & accommodations, to developing and organization various Community Health Workshops: Diabetes, School Health Fairs, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, Heart & Stroke for Adults and Youth. Fay is to ensure the Bridge River Community is informed on health issues, Administer Health Canada programs, and all financial reporting required. |
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PH: 250-256-7423 ext. 227 FX: 250-256-2443 |
Medical Transportation – Special Requirements
Bridge River On-Reserve Members:
Allow 3-5 days to process.
Must have a Referral from a local physician. M.D; get confirmation that you have attended the appointment.
Dental health referrals must provide 2 weeks processing; all dental referral must be approved prior to departure.
Ama Swa7: Home and Community Care
Mission Statement:
The Ama Swa7 HCC will provide service to anyone in the community who has a physical, emotional, mental or social need for assistance, in order to continue living independently in their own community. Service needs will be addressed in a fair and consistent manner. Service will be provided as needed to enhance the individual and the family’s independence.
The program is designed to serve on reserve residents only; covers all essential services; acute & chronic care. It must follow the policies and procedures as determined by Health Canada.
Admission to the program is based on assessment of needs, and referrals can be by anyone-family, physician, or Social Worker etc.
Ama Swa7 Coordinator – Gail Gaudrey
Ama Swa7 Home and Community Care program on the Bridge River Reserve; oversees the staff within the program; the registered nurse and certified home support workers.
PH: 250-256-7423 ext. 234 FX: 250-256-2443
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